Faletau and Joseph return to face Exeter Chiefs

Taulupe Faletau and Jonathan Joseph return to the starting line-up, as Bath Rugby face Exeter Chiefs in Round 18 of the Aviva Premiership at the Rec tomorrow night, kick-off 19:45.

Faletau and Joseph, start at number eight and outside centre respectively, as Bath welcome the reigning Aviva Premiership champions to the West Country.

Nathan Charles stars at hooker, with Beno Obano and Henry Thomas either side of the Australian in the front row. Charlie Ewels continues in the second-row alongside Elliott Stooke, who returns to the starting XV.

Matt Garvey comes back into the fold at blindside flanker, with Tom Ellis and Faletau joining the Bath Rugby captain in the back row.

Kahn Fotuali’i partners Freddie Burns in the half-back combination, whilst Joseph features alongside James Wilson in the midfield.

Aled Brew, Matt Banahan and Tom Homer occupy the back three positions, as Bath look to close the gap on the top four.

Tom Dunn and Rhys Priestland could make their return to action, after being named among the replacements.